Basic NYC Street Parking Info
From NYC Driving and Parking in New York City
[edit] What Does the Parking Sign Mean?
Parking Sign Restrictions
[edit] No Stopping
1. Is waiting allowed? No
2. Can I stop to drop off or pick up passengers? No
3. Can I stop to load or unload a package, or merchandise at curbside? No
[edit] No Standing
1. Is waiting allowed? No
2. Can I stop to drop off or pick up passengers? Yes
3. Can I stop to load or unload a package, or merchandise at curbside? No
[edit] No Parking
1. Is waiting allowed? No
2. Can I stop to drop off or pick up passengers? Yes
3. Can I stop to load or unload a package, or merchandise at curbside? Yes
New York City Traffic Rules state that one sign per block is sufficient. Please check the entire block and read all signs carefully before you park.
If there is more than one sign posted for the same area, the more restrictive one is the one in effect. If a sign is missing on a block, the remaining posted regulations are the ones that are in effect.
[edit] All of NYC Streets are designated Tow Away Zones
All of NYC was designated a Tow Away Zone under the State’s Vehicle and Traffic Law in 1959. This means that any vehicle parked or operated illegally, or with missing or expired registration or inspection stickers, may be towed.
[edit] Double parking
Double parking of passenger vehicles is illegal at all times, including Alternate Side Parking Regulation days, regardless of location, purpose or duration.
[edit] hydrant
It is illegal to park within 15 feet of either side of a fire hydrant. The painted curbs at hydrant locations do not indicate where you can park.
[edit] Parking in a School Zone
Parking is allowed in school zones when school is in recess. However, motorists should be aware that specific schools may be open on holidays and during summer vacations, and parking restrictions would remain in effect. If schools have summer sessions or are open for teacher meetings or similar activities, even if students are not attending, the parking regulations apply on such days. Individuals should contact specific schools to verify that they are in recess.
[edit] Street Cleaning Rules (SCR) (Alternate Side Suspension)
Most SCR signs are clearly marked with the "P" symbol with the broom through it. Some SCR signs are the traditional 3-hour ones (8am to 11am etc.) but others vary considerably.
"No Parking" street cleaning rules are also suspended in parking meter zones during 34 holidays when other street cleaning rules are suspended; however, the metered parking itself, as well as all other regulations not suspended on those days. Meters remain in effect, expect major Holidays listed Here.
[edit] Meters
There are NO meters in effect on Sundays. The new Sunday meter law went into effect in the fall of 2005. In New York City, you do not need to pay meters on Sundays.
At a broken meter parking is allowed for the maximum time permitted at that meter. Where a meter is missing, parking is still allowed for the maximum time on the posted sign. (An hour for a 1-hour meter, 2 hours for a 2-hour meter, etc.). On meter parkings with "No Parking" street cleaning rules, it follows the holiday suspension schedule as regular street cleaning. However the metered parking itself, as well as all other regulations are not suspended on those days, expect major legal holidays meter rules are suspended. This calendar lists all the holidays when alternate side rules are suspended and highlights the major legal holidays.
Procedure for disputing a Broken, not working, and out of order Meters parking ticket.
[edit] How to use NYC Street Parking Meter, Credit Cards & Parking Card
See how NYC Street Parking Meters works, how to use Credit Card, Parking Card, Coins to pay for parking. Click Here
[edit] NYC Parking Card
Info about NYC Parking Card Click Here
[edit] FAQ Traffic Enforcement, Parking Tickets, Parking Meters And Towed Vehicle info
[edit] Commercial Parking areas in NYC
Commercial vehicles in NYC now need to purchase and displaye parking meter receipts on dashboards.
[edit] Hours
In most of the commercial areas the hours are in effect from 7 am to 7 pm Monday through Friday. Payment shall be made at muni-meters located on these streets.
[edit] Rates
Rates for commercial vehicles are $2 for one hour, $5 for two hours, and $9 for three hours of parking. So to avoid carrying 10 lbs of quaters and buy a NYC Parking Card. Some Meters in Midtown now accepts credit cards.
These rate changes will be implemented street by street over the next several months, so motorists are urged to read all signs and instructions carefully.
[edit] Non-Commercial Parking at Night
During evenings and weekends on some streets, parking is available for non-commercial vehicles. There are some that are free parking other streets have a metered rate. Rates are $2 per hour (50 cents per 15 minutes). On Sundays all meters are no in effect, even if the sign states otherwise. (some signs are old and needs to be replace, due to the new Sunday meter law that went into effect in the fall of 2005, NYC meters are not in effect on Sundays.
[edit] Commercial Parking Locations in Effect
On east and westbound streets from 23rd Street to 59th Streets from 2nd to 9th Avenues.
Just added: Canal Street (both sides between Bowery and West Broadway):
[edit] Where to buy NYC Parking Card
Buy NYC Parking Card.
How to use NYC Street Parking Meter, Credit Cards & Parking Card
[edit] Emergency Suspensions of Alternate Side Parking Regulations
Alternate Side Parking Regulations may be changed from time to time because of snow emergencies, inclement weather conditions or other emergencies. In these circumstances, the information is provided to the news media. Call the New York City Call Center, 311, to obtain information is the best and easiest way.
[edit] Temporary Suspensions of Street Cleaning Regulations
The City suspends alternate side parking regulations, for both street cleaning purposes and traffic flow, on the 34 legal and religious holidays listed Here. This includes suspension of street cleaning regulations at metered spaces. This policy is implemented jointly by the Department of Transportation,the Department of Sanitation, and the Police Department. On major legal holidays, No Stopping, No Standing, and No Parking regulations are suspended, except where those regulations are normally in effect 7 days a week or (anytime). On all other holidays, only Street Cleaning Rules are suspended. All other regulations remain in effect. Parking meter regulations will be suspended on major legal holidays.
Temporary Suspensions of Street Cleaning Regulations Street Cleaning Regulations (SCR) may be suspended temporarily in parts of the City in order to post new regulations. This program is a cooperative Department of Transportation/Department of Sanitation effort to change existing street cleaning rules, as well as to replace missing or damaged parking signage.
When the Department of Sanitation makes a determination to change street cleaning rules in an affected area, the regulations are suspended temporarily to allow the Department of Transportation to post new signs describing the new rules. This suspension does not affect other parking rules which are not Street Cleaning Regulations.
When the posting of new signage is completed, the Department of Sanitation provides a weeklong orientation period during which its crews clean the streets according to the newly posted schedule but do not issue summonses. At the conclusion of the orientation period, enforcement of the new rules takes effect.
